2009–10 Indian Federation Cup
| Country | India | 
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| Dates | 21 December 2009 – 3 January 2010 | 
| Champions | East Bengal | 
| Runners-up | Shillong Lajong | 
← 2008  2010 →   | |
The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup (known as Hero Honda Federation Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup.[1] East Bengal defeated Shillong Lajong on penalties to win the competition in the final for their sixth time and earned a place in the AFC Cup.[2]
Group stage[edit]
Group A[edit]
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Group B[edit]
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 Venue : Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium, Silchar Group C[edit]
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Group D[edit]
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Venue : Nehru Stadium, Guwahati
Semi-finals[edit]
In what was seen as a major upset, Shillong Lajong defeated defending I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1–0 in the first semi-final, thereby qualified for the final for their first time. East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition.[3]
| East Bengal | 2–0 | Mohun Bagan | 
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Referee: Shaji Kurian (Kerala)
Final[edit]
| Shillong Lajong | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | East Bengal | 
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| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
| 0–3 | ||
References[edit]
- ↑ "HERO HONDA FEDERATION CUP-09'". the-aiff.com. All India Football Federation. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
 - ↑ "The resurrection of East Bengal". sportstarlive.com. Sportstar. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
 - ↑ "We have nothing to lose, will go all out: Rosario - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
 
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